The forestry industry has much in common with agriculture, considering both industries are strongly grounded in rural Canada and both share opportunities presented by climate change mitigation efforts.  |  Reuters/ Ben Nelms photo

Ag, forestry sectors urged to advocate together

An industry leader says both sectors poised to provide solutions to critical issues if the appropriate policies are in place

The agriculture and forestry sectors have a lot in common and should be working together on common goals, says an industry leader. Derek Nighbor, president of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), said both industries are strongly grounded in rural Canada and both share unique opportunities that are timely in the current environment. “As […] Read more